Entries Tagged as 'Living With Heart Disease'

As a supermarket dietitian, I meet newly-diagnosed patients with heart disease on a regular basis. My job is to assist them in their grocery shopping and answer all their questions about how specific foods affect heart health. When we walk up to the meat case, I oftentimes hear the customer say, “Don’t worry, I already […]

Fifty years ago, many people did not survive heart attacks and didn’t have many of the treatment options available today. Early detection of heart problems and improved treatments have helped to dramatically reduce death rates from heart disease. Heart disease is a chronic disease with no cure. When someone has coronary artery disease, it is important […]

Heart disease is one of the most common problems that both men and women face. It’s actually been estimated that one in every two women will be diagnosed with heart disease at some point in their life. This particular disease is categorized by a blockage in the arteries that lead to the heart. The clogs and blockages associated with heart disease often cause chest pains and can lead to heart attacks. In some cases, strokes can also occur when a person has heart disease. But just because you’ve been diagnosed with this ever-growing problem does not mean that you shouldn’t seek treatment for it. Your first step is to find a good doctor who can educate you further on your specific diagnosis. Your next step would be taking certain measures to survive and thrive while having heart disease.

Living healthy is not just a way of life which can make you look better, but a way of life which can make you feel better as well. For example, take the benefit of minimal to moderate exercise. This includes cardiovascular activity 2-3 times a week for 20-60 minutes, and encompasses activities such as biking, running, speed-walking, and swimming, which are supported all around Rochester MN.